Social Media Investigator

Marshall Investigative Group•Dubuque, IA

3d•$41,600 - $45,000

About The Position

Marshall Investigative Group is an industry leading investigative firm looking for self-motivated people who have experience with investigating bodily injury, theft, and property damage claims. Take your career to the next level developing the most sought-after information for a growing client base. The confident and creative candidate will find an environment to be personally and professionally successful. We are looking for Internet Presence Investigators (Social Media Investigators) to conduct Internet Presence Investigations. Our agents have conducted thousands of successful Internet Presence Investigations, uncovering innumerable hours of videos, photos, and postings that capture content, saving millions of dollars on fraudulent claims. Join the thrill of the hunt to uncover information on a wide range of cases! The duties listed are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be constructed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. At the Marshall Investigative Group, we believe our hourly rates, flexible scheduling, benefits, and expense reimbursements exceed the industry standards for both experienced Investigators and those just beginning their careers. With numerous opportunities for advancement and recognition, our Surveillance Investigators have been promoted to positions within Management, Research, and Special Investigations. The position may require travel within your state, with the opportunity to become licensed in neighboring states. All expenses are paid, including training/licensing/testing fees. Comprehensive benefits are available for full-time agents. Former law enforcement/military professionals or recent Criminal Justice/related college graduates encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Superior computer skills with the ability to conduct database searches in both formal databases and social media sites, as well as the ability to analyze the search results
Ability to navigate the Internet and possess a firm grasp of current social media platforms.
High School Diploma or equivalent degree required
Willingness to learn how to establish, document, and independently pursue appropriate investigative strategies.
Ability to use public record information systems.
A clean criminal record and ability to pass a background check.
Candidates must qualify and obtain proper licensure.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a similar field of study is preferred but not required.
Law enforcement and/or claims training may be substituted for formal education.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive online investigations and field record retrievals of questionable insurance claims and policies in compliance with legal and industry standards
Analyze results of investigations to determine the course of action
Perform thorough searches using insurance investigative databases, internal resources, internet resources, and public records to locate parties and collect evidence to determine if potential fraud exists
Develop and maintain a rapport with local information networks, including law enforcement, vendors, and industry experts
Write detailed reports regarding information found and testify if needed at depositions, hearings, and trials
Conduct in-house training as necessary